This is a perfect combo of my two favorite ideas for that space under the stairs leading to the basement. A reading nook AND book storage and shelves . assuming that there is enough space for this there.

Book Storage Apartments or Small Spaces - love this bookshelf under the window seat! The window seat would make a great reading nook, too, especially with that lamp on the wall above .

small-spaces-bed-nook - Got a huge movie, music or book collection, but just one small room in which to fit it all? Take a cue from Johan, who fit a massive CD storage drawer underneath bed/lounge combo as well as lots of shelf space overhead. Spaces like

Awaiting the birth of the couple’s son, Vivi relaxes in a built-in reading nook in the library. Photo 9 of 17 in A Texas Couple Builds Their Cast-In-Place Concrete Dream Home. Browse inspirational photos of modern living rooms.